Pokémon Go February 2025: Raids, Community Day, Spotlight Hours
Pokémon Go February 2025: All the Exciting Events You Can’t-Miss
Hey, trainers! February 2025 is going to be jam-packed with events in Pokémon Go. Whether you’re all about catching shiny Pokémon, taking down legendary raids, or just playing for fun, there’s something cool happening every week. Let’s break it down in plain English so you know what to expect this month.
February 2025 Raid Schedule
Raid Type | Date Range | Pokémon |
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Max Battles | Feb 3 – 10 | Squirtle, Machop, Krabby, Moltres, Sobble |
Feb 10 – 17 | Machop, Cryogonal, Scorbunny, Skwovet, Falinks | |
Feb 17 – 24 | Machop, Pidove, Grookey, Falinks | |
Feb 24 – Mar 3 | Pidove, Darumaka, Sobble | |
Mar 3 – 4 | Gastly, Beldum, Pidove, Darumaka, Sobble | |
Five-Star Raids | Jan 24 – Feb 6 | Dialga |
Feb 6 – 17 | Enamorus (Incarnate Forme) | |
Feb 17 – 24 | Yveltal, Xerneas | |
Mega Raids | Jan 24 – Feb 6 | Mega Medicham |
Feb 6 – 17 | Mega Tyranitar | |
Feb 17 – Mar 4 | Mega Garchomp | |
Shadow Raids | Weekends in Feb | Shadow Regirock |
February 2025 Spotlight Hours
Date | Featured Pokémon | Bonus |
---|---|---|
Feb 4 | Carvanha | 2x Evolution XP |
Feb 11 | Luvdisc | 2x Catch Stardust |
Feb 18 | Inkay | 2x Catch XP |
Feb 25 | Snivy, Tepig, and Oshawott | 2x Catch Candy |
1. Lunar New Year Event (Jan 29-Feb 2)
We’re kicking off the month with Lunar New Year vibes! This means:
✔ More chances to get Lucky Pokémon in trades
✔ Lucky Friend boost (so you and your buddies get better trades!)
✔ Dragon-type Pokémon everywhere (great time to grab Dratini, Bagon, etc.)
✔ Extra Stardust when catching Pokémon
If you’re looking to trade some good stuff with your friends or power up your dragons, this is the time.
2. Dynamax Moltres Raid (Feb 3 – 1-Hour Only)
Okay, this is a big deal. On February 3rd, for one hour only, you can fight Dynamax Moltres in Max Raids. It’s a super-strong Fire/Flying-type Pokémon, so get your best Ice, Rock, or Electric Pokémon ready. Oh, and bring friends; you’ll need ‘em!
3. Tiny but Tough Event (Feb 5–8)
This one’s all about small but strong Pokémon. You’ll see a lot more:
✔ Joltik (that little electric bug)
✔ Flabébé (cute fairy flower thing)
✔ Other tiny but powerful Pokémon
It’s a chill event, but if you love collecting cute Pokémon, don’t miss it.
4. Community Day (Feb 9 – 2 PM to 5 PM)
February’s Community Day is all about Shelmet and Karrablast—two Bug-types that evolve into cool-looking Pokémon.
🔥 Shiny chance boosted
🔥 Evolve them for special moves
🔥 Triple Stardust for catches
🔥 More Candy when catching Pokémon
5. Valentine’s Event (Feb 11–15)
Since it’s Valentine’s season, pink Pokémon like Chansey, Luvdisc, and Alomomola will show up more. Plus:
💖 Extra hearts when walking with your buddy Pokémon
💖 Easier to get Lucky Trades
💖 Special tasks with Rare Candy rewards
6. Raid Day (Feb 15: 3 Hours of Raids!)
On Feb. 15, Pokémon Go is giving out five free raid passes, and for three hours, legendary and strong Pokémon will be in raids non-stop.
👉 Best time to hunt for Shiny Raid Bosses
👉 Use your free raid passes so you don’t spend coins
👉 Grab some Rare Candy & XL Candy
Pro tip: Find a good raid group and hit as many as possible!
7. Windy Pokémon Event (Feb 18-20)
All the Flying-type Pokémon will be out, so expect a lot of:
✔ Pidgey, Wingull, Rufflet, and more
✔ Extra rewards from Field Research
✔ Free Incense rewards for playing
If you’re into flying types, this is a fun little event to grind.
8. Unova Hype Event (Feb 24 – Mar 1)
This one is BIG. Pokémon Go is setting up for Pokémon Go Tour: Unova (coming in March), so all the Unova Pokémon will start showing up.
🔥 Snivy, Tepig, and Oshawott everywhere
🔥 Special Research to get cool bonuses
🔥 Double XP for catching Pokémon
If you want to be ready for the Unova event next month, grind hard this week!
9. Spotlight Hours (Tuesdays 6 PM–7 PM)
A different Pokémon gets the spotlight every Tuesday, meaning tons of spawns and a special bonus. Here’s the lineup:
📅 Feb 6: Pikachu (2x Stardust when catching)
📅 Feb 13: Luvdisc (2x Candy when catching)
📅 Feb 20: Mareep (2x Candy when transferring)
📅 Feb 27: Snorunt (2x XP when evolving)
If you need extra Stardust, XP, or Candy, play during these hours!
10. February Raids & Shadow Raids
🥊 5-Star Raids: Enamorus, Yveltal, and Xerneas (catch ‘em before they leave!)
🔥 Mega Raids: Mega Tyranitar & Mega Garchomp
👤 Shadow Raids: Shadow Regirock (every weekend)These are the ones to look out for. if you need legendaries or Mega Energy
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Tips to Make the Most of February
✔ Save your Raid Passes for Raid Day (Feb 15)
✔ Trade & hatch eggs during Lunar New Year for better luck
✔ Grind Stardust & XP during Community Day & Spotlight Hours
✔ Team up with friends for Dynamax Moltres & Shadow Regirock
✔ Catch & evolve Unova Pokémon before the big Unova event in March
February is STACKED with good events, so mark your calendar and get ready to grind! Which event are you most excited about? Drop a comment and let’s talk Pokémon!
Happy hunting, trainers! 🎉